Only if we had all books in the library that would be cool. Have you ever went to your school's library trying to find Harry Potter to end up not getting it because it’s banned. There are very little reasons books should be banned. Parents also need to calm down when it comes to banning books and what there child reads. Why we need to keep these books in schools. Books should not be banned from school, schools need to teach kids how it was in the past; not avoid it.
There are very little reason books absolutely need to be banned. Books serve the greater good. Books inspire, advocate, unite, entertain, inform. This quote is very important because it’s facts. Just because a book is “bad” doesn’t mean there's a greater porpoise. Do parents need to calm down. If your kid a reading a book and it says the n word one time then you kid goes around saying that's your problem your doing something wrong. If you don't want your kid reading a book don’t let them read it it’s not that hard. So there's no reason schools should ban books.
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Most books in schools teach a lesson. All books have flaws so keep them in schools and let them teach there lesson. Books are trying to teach a lesson and if it has to say something sexual to do that let. Most kids are sucked into technology. If there's a book a kid all of a sudden wants to read and he goes to his school library to get this book; then the school doesn’t have it because it’s banned they’ll just go home and stair at there phones or tvs all day. If a kid wants to read a book the school should provide them with the book via there library; but they can’t because the book is
When authors write books, the books are meant to be read not banned. Authors write books to be read, so when schools and other facilities are banning books it’s taking away the author’s right. In the letter, I am Very Real written by author Kurt Vonnegut, he states “If you were to bother to read my books, to behave as educated persons would, you would learn that they are not sexy, and do not argue in favor of wildness of any kind. They beg that people be kinder and more responsible than they often are.” This excerpt from the text states that the author doesn’t write books to teach cruel things. Vonnegut writes books in a kind manner with the idea that people become more
... the “power which knowledge gives” and I don’t believe anybody should have the right to ban books from school or from the public (Board of Education, Island).
Banning books from public schools and public libraries is wrong. It’s irrational to have a parent or school board member’s opinion determine what a school district should be reading. Books including and not limited to, The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Lord of the Flies, and Animal Farm all have one thing in common. They have all at one time or another been subject to banishment. These literary classics have been around for a long time and proved to be vital to the education of many, especially children and adolescents. These novels teach values and educate children about world affairs that can not come from an everyday experience. These controversial novels encompass the materials that ultimately boost our educational wealth. Banning books infringe
As the American Library Association notes, books are usually banned "with the best intention…to protect others, frequently children, from difficult ideas and information." (Brunner). If a book has frightening or controversial ideas in them, adults willing often censor that book from children. From 2000 to 2009, of the 5,099 challenges that were reported, 1,639 of these challenges were in school libraries and 30 challenges in academic libraries. (Frequently Challenged Books). At various times in American history, even some of the tamest books have been banned. Harriet the Spy, was banned because it supposedly taught children to "lie, spy, back-talk, and curse." Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl was banned for being too depressing. A Light in the Attic, by Shel Silverstein, was banned because it might encourage kids to break dishes so they won't have to dry them. (Frequently Challenged Books). While some of these excuses are more reasonable than other excuses, the banning of these books prevents the children from empathizing...
...etter than ignorance. Book censorship should not limit the amount of knowledge a child can receive, instead, books should be used to benefit children in their education and future career.
Coatney, Sharon. "Banned Books: A School Librarian's Perspective." Time. Time Inc., 22 Sept. 2000. Web. 11 Mar. 2014.
People ban or challenge books because they don't want other to read them because of their content, even thought we see most of it in our everyday life. To stop book banning and to keep books on the shelves; if a book has inappropriate content and someone wants to buy it or get it from the library or store they have to get the parents consent. This will also keep parents informed on what their child is reading.
The children are the real losers because they are the ones that are not able to read the classic works of literature, which are the backbone of classroom discussions all across the United States. The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) defines censorship as: “The removal, suppression, or restricted circulation of literary, artistic, or educational materials. of images, ideas, and information.on the grounds that these are morally or otherwise objectionable in light of standards applied by the censor” (Miner 1998). In schools there are three types of censorship, one type is a “parent” who doesn’t want their child to read a particular book. Another is a parent, teacher, administrator, or school board member who argues that no one in the class, or school, should read the book in dispute.
Every year in the United States we have books being banned and challenged by many people who do not like the contents of books. When researching for this argument essay I found an article written by Rebecca Hagelin. Rebecca Hagelin is the author of Home Invasion: Protecting Your Family in a Culture That’s Gone Stark Raving Mad and the vice president of communications and marketing at the Heritage Foundation (Lankford).
"Don't join the book burners... Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book." said Dwight D. Eisenhower. This quote means that you should not ban a book just because it contains some inappropriate language or graphical content. In the article “Book Bannings on the Rise in US schools, says anti-censorship group”, by David Barnett, the non-fiction article talked about an anti-censorship group banning and burning books just because parents were concerned about the graphical content.
...ain groups consider books to be immoral does not mean they need to be pulled from the shelves. Censoring is acceptable for the youth, but there is an age when we all grow up and are able to handle books with explicit content.
I believe that book banning should not exist to the extent it does now. Book banning is unconstitutional, deprives people of learning about the world around
Which the book could have good information about our culture. In conclusion just because one kid's parent's parents don't want their kid reading doesn't mean that they should take away the right of all the other kids. One of the key things about books is they show you the evolution of our
Censorship in School Libraries The most debatable and controversial form of censorship today is the banning of books in school libraries. Banning books that educate students is wrong and selfish. Censorship of books in school libraries is neither uncommon nor an issue of the past. Books with artistic and cultural worth are still challenged constantly by those who want to control what others read. The roots of bigotry and illiteracy that fuel efforts to censor books and free expression are unacceptable and unconditional.
Have you ever picked up a book from your local library or school library to later read and realize the content inside was shocking? Many students have been in this situation before, picking out a book that interested them from a library or school library, only to find the contents of the book unnerving; such books should not be so easily accessible from libraries and schools. Many people believe it should be up to a parent to control what their child does or does not read. This statement is true, parents should keep an eye on what their child is reading, however, if students have easy access to books that their parents may not want them reading, it limits just how much a parent can control what their children reads. This means that certain books should be banned from schools and libraries because most students in schools are under the age of